Tony Martin at Dunston Lodge Kennels, Dunston, ChesterfieldTony Martin at Dunston Lodge Kennels, Dunston, Chesterfield
Tony Martin at Dunston Lodge Kennels, Dunston, Chesterfield

Chesterfield in February 2001 - 10 stories making the news

A dedicated husband offered his wife a kidney and a dog fighting centre was shut down – just two of the big stories making the news in Chesterfield 20 years ago.

From football matches to plans to boost employment in the town, it was a busy February in 2001 but which of these stories can you remember?

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